Group Home Registered Nurse Full Time

Apis Services Inc•Townsend, DE

9h•$28

About The Position

This is a professional nursing position which requires thorough knowledge of commonly used psychotropic and health maintenance medications, an understanding of the special medical needs of adults with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse conditions or cognitive disabilities who may have co-occurring substance use disorders, physical disabilities, debilitating medical conditions, developmental disabilities, or infectious diseases.

Requirements

Delaware Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing or Compact License required.
Knowledge of nursing practice and other regulations pertaining to the administration and storage of medications.
Ability to make independent judgments in emergencies.
Must have the ability to function independently and as part of a team in carrying out the treatment plans and physicians’ orders in community settings
Previous experience working with persons who struggle with intellectual, developmental, or behavioral health challenges preferred
Ability to pass a background check and drug test
Three year Motor Vehicle Record and valid Delaware driver’s license
CPR and First Aid Certified
Obtains all required training, skills, and certifications required by the organization, accreditors, regulators, and contractors

Nice To Haves

Computer knowledge of MS Office, and other HR applications is a plus, not required.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be proactive, organized, and possess great follow-up skills.
Must have the skill/ability to collaborate, partner with, and provide exceptional customer support to a variety of affiliate partners within the organization.
Three- year Motor Vehicle Record and valid Delaware driver’s license

Responsibilities

Facilitates health care service needs of individuals served and ensures that these service needs are addressed.
Competes all required medical assessments pursuant to best practices, contractual obligations, and licensure requirements.
Ensures that an individual's health care services adhere to the best practice, licensure requirements, and are consistent with the policies, procedures, and protocols of contractors and payers of services.
Delivers effective wellness and medical services in accordance with policies and procedures; state and federal regulations; and extant professional, ethical, and legal principles.
Maintains an effective therapeutic alliance with individuals served.
Communicates and coordinates with individuals receiving services, healthcare providers, family members or legal guardian regarding individuals’ health care needs.
Abides by state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures related to confidentiality, patients’ rights (PM 46), and exposure and infection control.
Provides after hours on-call support to program staff.
Encourages staff/clients while demonstrating self-initiative in problem solving.
Assist in the development of data collection and analysis of the quality improvement projects.
Ensures all client records are maintained according to agency standards, policies and procedures.
Engages in professional development. Responsible for keeping current in the field. Completes seminars and/or continuing education programs, as appropriate to update knowledge about addiction and mental health services.
Acts as liaison with outside agencies
Prepares and submits routine and special reports, inclusive of accurate data, payroll, etc., to supervisor via computer within specified time frames.
Participates in the development of quality improvement activities designed to enhance agency and program services
Engages in professional development. Responsible for keeping current in the field by attending formal and agency trainings.